Sheikh Zayed Stadium -Wednesday October 18th, 11:00 am

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Over 43. 6 runs. Bowler: Jeffrey Vandersay. Pakistan: 3/209(rr 4.86)

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42.3

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Perera. That single gives Pakistan the victory, a very comfortable one in truth and it has been spearheaded by Hasan Ali with the ball, who managed a wondeful five wickets earlier in the game, and Ul-Haq on debut, with a glorious century. He no doubt will have secured his place for the final couple ODI's in this series with that performance.
The victory gives Pakistan a series victory as they are 3-0 up in the five game series. It also condemns Sri Lanka to a tenth straight ODI defeat, and it wouldn't surprise you, given the body language on display out there in the second innings.
Pakistan played both innings close to perfectly and fully deserve this dominating win. Sri Lanka will have to regroup and find an answer to their problems at present.
Hasan Ali's five wickets makes him the fastest Pakistani to 50 ODI wickets, and fourth quickest worldwide, he also retains his spot as the highest wicket taker in ODI's in 2017. What an impressive young talent he is.

42.2

FOUR! Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Good shot from Hafeez who just lifts the ball over the top of the infield for four down to mid-wicket. One run for victory now.

42.1

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Vandersay.

42.1

Wide Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Dickwella.

Over 42. 4 runs. Bowler: Thisara Perera. Pakistan: 3/203(rr 4.83)

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41.6

OUT! Caught. Thisara Perera to Imam ul-Haq. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved to leg slip, by Dickwella. Imam Ul-Haq goes, a short ball from Perera which he gloves behind to the keeper, no doubt his concentration and emotions were all over the place at that moment in time. A very, very, impressive innings. He was confident and classy throughout, propelling his side to victory in the process. Well done.

41.5

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.

41.4

Thisara Perera to Imam ul-Haq. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Perera. Ul-Haq has done it! It hasn't been an innings without it's fair share of drama, but he has batted almost to perfection and fully deserves this.
He's into a few record books with this as well. He's the second Pakistani to score an ODI ton on debut, and is also the third youngest to score an ODI ton in the world. What an impressive batting performance from the 21 year old. Well done to you sir!

41.3

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Gamage.

41.2

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.

41.1

Thisara Perera to Imam ul-Haq. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Thirimanne.

Over 41. no runs. Bowler: Jeffrey Vandersay. Pakistan: 2/199(rr 4.85)

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40.6

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, well timed to deep backward point for no runs, fielded by Perera.

40.5

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner short, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Chameera.

40.4

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.

40.3

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.

40.2

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs.

40.1

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs.

Over 40. 6 runs. Bowler: Thisara Perera. Pakistan: 2/199(rr 4.97)

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39.6

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.

39.5

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Perera.

39.4

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Short, outside off stump ducked, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.

39.3

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Perera.

39.3

Wide Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Back of a length, middle stump on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Dickwella.

39.2

Thisara Perera to Imam ul-Haq. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Siriwardana.

39.1

Thisara Perera to Imam ul-Haq. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Perera.

39.1

Wide Thisara Perera to Imam ul-Haq. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Dickwella.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Siriwardana.

38.5

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.

38.4

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.

38.3

FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. A powerful pull shot from Hafeez who is playing nicely alongside Ul-Haq, he's pulled that ball, again into the empty mid-wicket area, very nicely and Pakistan move to within 16 of victory.

38.2

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Perera.

38.1

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.

Over 38. 8 runs. Bowler: Thisara Perera. Pakistan: 2/189(rr 4.97)

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37.6

FOUR! Thisara Perera to Imam ul-Haq. Back of a length, down leg side down the track pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. A great shot from Ul-Haq as he moves to 95, he comes down the ground and pulls the ball away to mid-wicket with power. There's no fielder out there and it's four runs.

37.5

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.

37.4

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Tharanga.

37.3

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Thirimanne.

37.2

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Chameera.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Tharanga.

36.5

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Chameera.

36.4

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Gamage.

36.3

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam ul-Haq. Back of a length, middle stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Vandersay.

36.2

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam ul-Haq. Short, down leg side on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.

36.1

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam ul-Haq. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot, Gloved to wicketkeeper for no runs, dropped catch by Dickwella. Ul-Haq cannot believe his luck! He's gloved a ball through to Dickwella, and he's extremely annoyed at himself for getting out. He's half way off the pitch when the umpire's check the dismissal. It's not a no-ball, but Dickwella has let the ball touch the ground when taking the catch, unbelievable stuff and he is reprieved by the third umpire! He's on his way back to the crease as he looks to complete his mission and get to that all important 100.

Over 36. 4 runs. Bowler: Thisara Perera. Pakistan: 2/180(rr 5.00)

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35.6

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Back of a length, off stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.

35.5

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.

FOUR! Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Good shot from Hafeez who just lifts the ball over the top of the infield for four down to mid-wicket. One run for victory now.

Over41.6

Catch!3/203

Imam ul-Haq100 (125) Caught Niroshan Dickwella Bowled Thisara Perera

OUT! Caught. Thisara Perera to Imam ul-Haq. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved to leg slip, by Dickwella. Imam Ul-Haq goes, a short ball from Perera which he gloves behind to the keeper, no doubt his concentration and emotions were all over the place at that moment in time. A very, very, impressive innings. He was confident and classy throughout, propelling his side to victory in the process. Well done.

Over38.3

Four

FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. A powerful pull shot from Hafeez who is playing nicely alongside Ul-Haq, he's pulled that ball, again into the empty mid-wicket area, very nicely and Pakistan move to within 16 of victory.

Over37.6

Four

FOUR! Thisara Perera to Imam ul-Haq. Back of a length, down leg side down the track pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. A great shot from Ul-Haq as he moves to 95, he comes down the ground and pulls the ball away to mid-wicket with power. There's no fielder out there and it's four runs.